Mohsin Ali Spring/Summer ’12 – Grown Man Color-blocking

For his sophomore collection, Ali researched industrial designers and architects such as Zaha Hadid, Otto Wagner, Charles Eames, Le Corbusier and there approach to design. From the line drawings and sketches of Hadid which inspired the lines of the shirts and jersey to the way Wagner, Eames and Le Corbusier mixed fabrications and techniques across their products. Taking all of this and more into account Mohsin Ali approaches this collection with his belief in a very clean aesthetic, the mixing of fabrication and the use of innovation.

The khaki suit seems like one of the finest double-breasted looks around, and we love the subtle awesomeness of a Mackintosh jacket color-blocked in navy and white. Also, we’d hardly ever entertain the idea of an all-white outfit, but somehow, Ali’s sporty take on a monochromatic ensemble seems desirable and doable.